Recent content by bowtieman427

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    Dunlop StrapLok System

    thanks got the straploks and they fit great. Very nice
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    Series and Parallel help

    How is your AMP rated ? You want to match amp impeadance to Speaker impeadance. Parallel 1 / ((1/R1) +....+ (1/Rx)) = Rtp Series R1 +...+ Rx = Rts lets do some examples 2 x 4 ohm speakers Parallel 1/(( 1/4+1/4)) = 2 ohms series 4+4 = 8 ohms
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    Using a metronome

    Great topic I am new to the bass and would like to know what if anyhthing is good to look for when purchasing one. ( do not have one and have been thinking about getting one) What bells and whistles are best suited for practice ? and of course the OP mentions thanks
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    Can not get G&L 2000 into any Active Mode PASSIVE WORKS GREAT ?

    Solved the problem which seems a little strange. Seller said it was in perfect order prior to shipment all worked and checked out. I checked wires and continuity. The battery that was in it was pretty old (outdated per life printed on case of it) and was at 1.4V. After static checks of...
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    Can not get G&L 2000 into any Active Mode PASSIVE WORKS GREAT ?

    Just bought a very nice looking my dream bass G&L 2000 off member here on TB just got it today trying it out. The bass works flawlessly in passive mode (3-Position Sound Selector on bottom position). When I switch to any active in either the Top or Middle position nothing but white noise no...
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    Strings for Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro

    Just got my son an Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro spec states Neck: GSRM 4 neck 28.60 in. neck NeckType: GSRM 4 28.60 in. Nothing specific on "scale" I sent the specs to juststrings.com and thye informed me to contact Ibanez and after a week they still have not responded. 1) What size string should I get...
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    Got my first bass and amp

    Hello all, I just got my first bass. found a almost new looks like new not a scratch on it used Squire Classic Vibe 60's jazz on CL. Also found a used Peavey TNT 115 Scorpion that will need some work as it constanly hums think it needs new front end filter caps after the rectifier I have not...
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    Newbie looking for a bass

    Yes that is the one I am looking at tomorrow. The seller told me it is an older bass made in the 1980's
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    Newbie looking for a bass

    What is SX ?
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    Newbie looking for a bass

    Hi, I am totally new and tomorrow will be looking at a black Ibanez RB-800 Roadstar Bass made in Japan SN starts with an F the seller is asking $200.00 Seems like a good deal not 100% sure being new and all. I never played before and will be jsut starting out. What do I look for in a bass...